BCC (Boise Cascade Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.04 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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BCC Boise Cascade Co BCC
72 GF Score
Price $80.14
GF Value $101.04
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Boise Cascade Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Boise Cascade Co BCC +5.46% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.04 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 3.40. GuruFocus rates BCC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $101.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Forest Products companies, Boise Cascade Co ranks worse than 81.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Boise Cascade Co's current share price is $80.14. Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $39.31. Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.04.

The historical rank and industry rank for Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BCC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68   Med: 3.4   Max: 5.48
Current: 1.93

During the past years, Boise Cascade Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.48. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 3.40.

BCC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
81.15% of 244 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.775 vs BCC: 1.93

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Boise Cascade Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $56.782. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $39.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Boise Cascade Co  (NYSE:BCC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Boise Cascade Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Boise Cascade Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Boise Cascade Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Boise Cascade Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Boise Cascade Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.86 2.44 2.10 1.95 1.93

BCC vs UFPI, JCTC, SSD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Boise Cascade Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Boise Cascade Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=80.14/39.31
=2.04

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Boise Cascade Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=56.782/330.2130*330.2130
=56.782

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Boise Cascade Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.452 241.018 19.800
201609 14.773 241.428 20.206
201612 15.123 241.432 20.684
201703 15.296 243.801 20.717
201706 15.940 244.955 21.488
201709 16.839 246.819 22.528
201712 17.484 246.524 23.419
201803 18.189 249.554 24.068
201806 19.752 251.989 25.884
201809 19.218 252.439 25.139
201812 17.376 251.233 22.838
201903 17.422 254.202 22.631
201906 18.089 256.143 23.320
201909 18.770 256.759 24.140
201912 17.989 256.974 23.116
202003 18.070 258.115 23.117
202006 18.872 257.797 24.173
202009 19.850 260.280 25.183
202012 21.704 260.474 27.515
202103 25.305 264.877 31.547
202106 30.910 271.696 37.567
202109 33.195 274.310 39.960
202112 34.391 278.802 40.733
202203 41.794 287.504 48.003
202206 44.742 296.311 49.861
202209 50.271 296.808 55.929
202212 52.153 296.797 58.025
202303 54.167 301.836 59.259
202306 54.775 305.109 59.282
202309 58.287 307.789 62.534
202312 55.530 306.746 59.778
202403 57.176 312.332 60.449
202406 59.037 314.175 62.051
202409 55.219 315.301 57.831
202412 56.341 315.605 58.949
202503 56.258 319.799 58.090
202506 57.457 322.561 58.820
202509 57.675 324.800 58.636
202512 57.333 324.054 58.423
202603 56.782 330.213 56.782

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.04 mean?
Boise Cascade Co (BCC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.04 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 3.40. Over the past decade, Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.68 to 5.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #198 out of 244 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Boise Cascade Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.04 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 5.48. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78. Boise Cascade Co's value of 2.04 is 163.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #198 out of 244 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Boise Cascade Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UFPI and JCTC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #198 out of 244 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Boise Cascade Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78. Boise Cascade Co's value of 2.04 is 163.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Boise Cascade Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.68 to 5.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.40 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Boise Cascade Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.78, based on 244 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boise Cascade Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.04 is 163.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boise Cascade Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.04, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 3.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boise Cascade Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boise Cascade Co (BCC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $101.04, compared to a current price of $80.14 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.04, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.40 and 163.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.78. Boise Cascade Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boise Cascade Co (BCC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.04 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Boise Cascade Co (BCC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boise Cascade Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $80.14 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $101.04. GuruFocus considers Boise Cascade Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BCC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.04 (40% below median its 10-year median of 3.40)
  • GF Value™: $101.04 vs. price of $80.14 (20.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 163.2% above the Forest Products median (#198 of 244)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Boise Cascade Co Business Description

Other Exchanges BC0:Germany
Address 1111 West Jefferson Street, Suite 300, Boise, ID, USA, 83702-5389
Boise Cascade Co is a producer of engineered wood products (EWP) and plywood. The firm operates in two reportable segments, namely Wood Products and Building Materials Distribution. The Wood Products segment manufactures laminated veneer lumber (LVL), I-joists, and laminated beams. In addition, it manufactures structural, appearance, and industrial-grade plywood panels, and ponderosa pine lumber. The Building Materials Distribution segment is engaged in the distribution of various building materials, including oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, and lumber; general line items such as siding, composite decking, doors and millwork, metal products, roofing, and insulation; and EWP, among others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Building Material Distribution segment.
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$80.14
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